Prop God’s NFL Playbook: Week 12
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Fantasy flames: The sleeper TEs for 2020
Every year, some follically challenged scribe lists his favorite underpriced names he believes are destined to torch the competition. Some readers inevitably categorize them as “sleepers,” an overused, misrepresented and poorly defined blanket term in the virtual game. No, consider these fiery individuals “undervalued,” players outside of common starting requirements in 12-team leagues (e.g. TE1-TE12) […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
Breaking down the Carolina Panthers coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy is determining their role and the context of the team on which they operate. In this divisional series, we will explore the inner workings of each team. These writeups are loaded with beautiful data visualizations (brought to you by Anthony Amico) that will expose the gears that […]
Derek Brown
NFL
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Fantasy flames: The sleeper WRs for 2020
Every year, some follically challenged scribe lists his favorite underpriced names he believes are destined to torch the competition. Some readers inevitably categorize them as “sleepers,” an overused, misrepresented and poorly defined blanket term in the virtual game. No, consider these fiery individuals “undervalued,” players outside of common starting requirements in 12-team leagues (e.g. WR1-WR36) […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football position primer: WRs for 2020
All this week, we’re running position primers to help you get the lay of the land as we enter the thick of fantasy football draft season. What changed at the position this offseason? What are some long-term trends at the position? Up next: WRs. Check out our QB position primer and our RB position primer. […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
Tips and strategy for fantasy football auction drafts
Auction drafts aren’t as common as their snake draft counterparts in fantasy football, but it’s an exciting format that every fantasy football player should try. Where snake drafts are checkers, auction drafts are chess. Auctions have a much more nuanced strategy and give you the possibility for a wider set of outcomes for your rosters. […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football auction values cheat sheet
Here are our current fantasy football auction values for 2020 fantasy football drafts based on a $200 budget for leagues with the following starting lineup requirements: 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE and 1 FLEX. Use these values to set a baseline for what to expect to spend on each player. Any player […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
First Down Blog: A.J. Green to claw back into fantasy’s good graces
Multiple times each week, Brad Evans, in this space, will ramble on about whatever random, likely tequila-influenced fantasy football/betting thoughts are coursing through his often-moronic mind. Today’s topic: The questions surrounding a certain star veteran receiver in Cincinnati. Top of his class. A can’t-miss prospect. Generational talent. Best wide receiver prospect since Randy Moss. Elite. […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
Breaking down the Atlanta Falcons coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy is determining their role and the context of the team on which they operate. In this divisional series, we will explore the inner workings of each team. These writeups are loaded with beautiful data visualizations (brought to you by Anthony Amico) that will expose the gears that […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football position primer: RBs for 2020
All this week, we’re running position primers to help you get the lay of the land as we enter the thick of fantasy football draft season. What changed at the position this offseason? What are some long-term trends at the position? Up next: RBs. Check out our QB position primer. The big RB changes in […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy flames: The sleeper RBs for 2020
Every year, some follically challenged scribe lists his favorite underpriced names he believes are destined to torch the competition. Some readers inevitably categorize them as “sleepers,” an overused, misrepresented and poorly defined blanket term in the virtual game. No, consider these fiery individuals “undervalued,” players outside of common starting requirements in 12-team leagues (e.g. RB1-RB24) […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
5 tips to nail your fantasy football draft day
Fantasy football draft strategy doesn’t need to be complex. The goal on draft day is pretty simple: to out-draft your opponents and put together the best team possible. While there’s certainly a lot to think about in a fantasy draft, there are a few key things to keep in mind as we head into the […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
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Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Washington Football Team
As the mercury rises and we inch closer to training camp opens, our resident fantasy football aficionados, Brad Evans and Jeff Ratcliffe, profile their favorite books, busts and breakouts for every NFL team. Today’s topic: Daniel Snyder’s Fighting Former Epithets. Booms Terry McLaurin, WR Largely an afterthought heading into last season, McLaurin exploded onto the […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
Breaking down the Philadelphia Eagles coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy is determining their role and the context of the team on which they operate. In this divisional series, we will explore the inner workings of each team. These writeups are loaded with beautiful data visualizations (brought to you by Anthony Amico) that will expose the gears that […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy flames: The sleeper QBs for 2020
Every year, some follically challenged scribe lists his favorite underpriced names he believes are destined to torch the competition. Some readers inevitably categorize them as “sleepers” (or “must avoids”) an overused, misrepresented and poorly defined blanket term in the virtual game. Instead, consider these fiery individuals “undervalued,” players outside common starting requirements in 12-team leagues […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football position primer: QBs for 2020
All this week, we’re running position primers to help you get the lay of the land as we enter the thick of fantasy football draft season. What changed at the position this offseason? What are some long-term trends at the position? Up first: QBs. The big QB changes in 2020 for fantasy football The QB […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
First Down Blog: Boykin one of many late-round leviathans
Below crested whitecaps descending deep into frigid waters, a world of perceived science fiction exists. Straight out of a passage from Jules Verne, haunting creatures with unusual features slither through blackness. Frilled sharks, vampire squid, humpback anglerfish and giant spider crabs scavenge in the sub-photic zone, a bottom layer devoid of resources, light and, for […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
Breaking down the Washington Football Team coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy is determining their role and the context of the team on which they operate. In this divisional series, we will explore the inner workings of each team. These writeups are loaded with beautiful data visualizations (brought to you by Anthony Amico) that will expose the gears that […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
Tracking the COVID-19 situation around the NFL for fantasy
The 2020 pro football season promises to be one of the strangest of our lifetimes, and that requires fantasy football adjustments as well. NFL players have until 4 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 6 to opt-out of the entire 2020 season, according to the agreement between the league and the players union. Several big-name players have […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Tennessee Titans
As the mercury rises and we inch closer to training camp opens, our resident fantasy football aficionados, Brad Evans and Jeff Ratcliffe, profile their favorite books, busts and breakouts for every NFL team. Today’s topic: The Music City Miracles. Booms Derrick Henry, RB Smashing and dashing his way to career-setting numbers, the new Football Frankenstein […]
Brad Evans
NFL
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Breaking down the New York Giants coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy is determining their role and the context of the team on which they operate. In this divisional series, we will explore the inner workings of each team. These writeups are loaded with beautiful data visualizations (brought to you by Anthony Amico) that will expose the gears that […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
As the mercury rises and we inch closer to training camp opens, our resident fantasy football aficionados, Brad Evans and Jeff Ratcliffe, profile their favorite books, busts and breakouts for every NFL team. Today’s topic: The Swashbuckling Bradys. Booms Mike Evans, WR Perception often doesn’t meet reality with Evans. The Bucs wideout has been one […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
Rookie RBs who offer arbitrage opportunities
The Oxford Dictionary defines arbitrage as “The simultaneous buying and selling of securities, currency, or commodities in different markets or in derivative forms in order to take advantage of differing prices for the same asset.” In fantasy football, we can think of this as players who have similar roster positionality and ranges of outcomes coming at vastly […]
Anthony Amico
NFL
Fantasy
Breaking down the Dallas Cowboys coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy is determining their role and the context of the team on which they operate. In this divisional series, we will explore the inner workings of each team. These writeups are loaded with beautiful data visualizations (brought to you by Anthony Amico) that will expose the gears that […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
First Down Blog: The sneaky values of 2020 fantasy football
Multiple times each week, Brad Evans, in this space, will ramble on about whatever random, likely tequila-influenced fantasy football/betting thoughts are coursing through his often-moronic mind. Today’s topic: A bit of an exploration on that ever-elusive concept of “value.” As Warren Buffet once famously said, “Price is what you pay, value is what you get.” […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
The running back model black box: How to predict RB success
You wake up, grab your coffee, and log in to go make fun of individuals pushing the “zero-RB” agenda on the social media platform of your preference. You scroll along your feed and find that some nerd has put out a running back model to predict the success of running backs entering the NFL. You […]
Blake Hampton
NFL
Fantasy
Breaking down the Los Angeles Chargers coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy is determining their role and the context of the team on which they operate. In this divisional series, we will explore the inner workings of each team. These writeups are loaded with beautiful data visualizations (brought to you by Anthony Amico) that will expose the gears that […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: San Francisco 49ers
As the mercury rises and we inch closer to training camp opens, our resident fantasy football aficionados, Brad Evans and Jeff Ratcliffe, profile their favorite books, busts and breakouts for every NFL team. Today’s topic: The 2019 Bridesmaids. Booms Raheem Mostert, RB In a close race with George Kittle — who should set a career […]
Brad Evans
NFL
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Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Seattle Seahawks
As the mercury rises and we inch closer to training camp opens, our resident fantasy football aficionados, Brad Evans and Jeff Ratcliffe, profile their favorite books, busts and breakouts for every NFL team. Today’s topic: Steve Largent’s Lovelies. Booms Russell Wilson, QB While he may not get the fanfare of some of the other elite […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
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First Down Blog: Don’t forget these No. 2 backs
Multiple times each week, Brad Evans, in this space, will ramble on about whatever random, likely tequila-influenced fantasy football/betting thoughts are coursing through his often-moronic mind. Today’s second topic: The fantasy value of some key No. 2 running backs around the league. The moment before your favorite band takes the stage a palpable buzz envelops […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
ADP check: Steep fantasy football discounts at WR and TE
Following up on of my article from Saturday where I highlighted quarterbacks and running backs who are priced at a massive discount right now, there are another handful of wide receivers and tight ends in the same boat. Whether these players had their 2020 draft stocks take a hit after an injury-riddled 2019 or they […]
Joe Metz
NFL
Fantasy
Jeff Ratcliffe’s 2020 Fantasy Football Projections
FTN's own Jeff Ratcliffe has been one of the more accurate fantasy football analysts for the last decade, and he provides his exclusive fantasy football projections for the 2020 NFL season. Jeff ranks 577 players across all positions with the following information: Rank Position Rank Projected Fantasy Points Auction Value Individual Stat Projections and more! […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy Faceoff: Nick Chubb vs. Joe Mixon
Each week, Brad Evans and Jeff Ratcliffe step into the octagon to exchange blows over some of the biggest draft-day dilemmas this fantasy football season. Today's Fantasy Faceoff topic: Nick Chubb or Nick Chubb? … Ready. Set. FIGHT! In favor of Joe Mixon (Jeff Ratcliffe) A lot of fantasy football drafters don’t like Mixon, and […]
Jeff Ratcliffe